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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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